Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth is writing a weekly notebook for the conference website with his take on every game. Here is an excerpt from USC-Utah: “Grit is defined as having passion and perseverance, and in two games, USC has proven to have both And another: “I expect USC to play its most efficient game of the season this weekend.” That should keep USC’s coaches/administrators … Continue reading A USC-Utah Hot Take

USC wins and Clay Helton falls down in the end zone. Like I said, who will blow it more? Looks like UCLA. After two straight offsides penalties on UCLA, Slovis throws a TD pass and it’s 36-35 Trojans. UCLA trying hard to blow this game. I wondered how Clay Helton would screw up this comeback and I got an answer: Awful pass defense by the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes ColumnLike IUSC wins

USC ranks No. 101 nationally in run defense, allowing 208 yards per game. It’s not just yards gained, the Trojans have given up plenty of long runs too (more than 15 plays of 10-yards-or-more). That means Todd Orlando has four problems: 1.) Front mechanics 2.) Alignments 3.) Run-fit integrity 4.) Tackling Now maybe two games is not a good sample size and I’m not prepared … Continue reading Can Todd Orlando Stop the Clancy Pendergast Imitation?

USC coach Clay Helton is one of 19 coaches on the midseason watch list for the Dodd Trophy, which “celebrates the head coach of a team who enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity.” This is 2020. Helton’s only coached two games and is on a watch list. Brandon Pili (finger) and Brett Neilon (ankle) are both possible … Continue reading Clay Helton On Dodd Trophy Watch List (Really)

USC obviously likes a tailback-by-committee approach, which is pretty fitting give Graham Harrell’s approach to the running game. If he won’t even snap under center on fourth-and-1, and says it takes too much practice to try snapping under center, what does he care about a successful running game? I wrote about this nearly two years ago how at North Texas, some offensive coaches objected to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Commitment To Run Remains Shaky

Former USC quarterback JT Daniels will finally get his chance to start for Georgia on Saturday when the Bulldogs face Mississippi State, according to multiple reports. This has been a long time coming for Daniels, given how Georgia’s quarterbacks have struggled lately. We will also get to see how he does against SEC defensive linemen. “Since he’s been here, he’s done some nice things,” Georgia … Continue reading JT Daniels Expected To Start for Georgia On Saturday